Salary cap: OL Elgton Jenkins’ contract with the Cleveland Browns
Looking at the details of Browns OL Elgton Jenkins’ contract, option bonuses, and incentives.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 12: Sean Rhyan #75 and Elgton Jenkins #74 of the Green Bay Packers in action against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on October 12, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Browns signed OL Elgton Jenkins to a 2-year, $24 million deal early in the free agency period, but now it’s time to look at a breakdown of his year-by-year contract details. Year Base Salary Signing Bonus Option Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Total 2026 $1,300,000 $1,920,000 $0 $1,000,000 $100,000 $4,320,000 2027 $1,345,000 $1,920,000 $1,911,000 $1,000,000 $100,000 $6,276,000 2028 $0 $1,920,000 $1,911,000 $0 $0 $13,404,000 2029 $0 $1,920,000 $1,911,000 $0 $0 $0 2030 $0 $1,920,000 $1,911,000 $0 $0 $0 2031 $0 $0 $1,911,000 $0 $0 $0 Total $2,645,000 $9,600,000 $9,555,000 $2,000,000 $200,000 $24,000,000 There is a reported $12 million in guaranteed money.
That appears to consist of his: Base salary in 2026 of $1. 3 million. $9.
6 million signing bonus, which is spread out over 5 years. $1. 0 million roster bonus in 2026 ($58,823 per game).
$100,000 workout bonus this year. His base salary in 2027 would be $1. 345 million, but is not guaranteed.